While the event was a tragedy, it has also been reported that many of these schools are operating under dubious if not outright criminal conditions - some are without proper licenses, building permits and regards to occupational health and safety (OSHA) standards which are required by any institution.

As reported in The Star[2] in August, the Fire Department reports that over the past 5 years, over 200 fires have occurred at a number of these institutions. Despite numerous warnings, proper measures have not been taken, culminating in the tragic events of 14 September and the deaths of 23 innocent people.

We the undersigned, now call on the DYMM Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V [3], as the religious leader of the country, and The Government of Malaysia to form a royal commission for a public inquiry into the licensing, management and operations of these schools and hold accountable every person culpable for the deaths of the above human beings. To honour those names listed above, and prevent the addition of more names to the list.

Children are the future of the nation, and if we do not act now, there may be more tragedies waiting to happen.